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Everyone knows the names of the classic movies in cinema history: Casablanca, Citizen Kane, On the Waterfront. These movies feature some of the greats of acting from Marlon Brando to Judy Garland. The Golden Age of Hollywood was an amazing time for film, and how lucky for us that we still get to watShow More
Everyone knows the names of the classic movies in cinema history: Casablanca, Citizen Kane, On the Waterfront. These movies feature some of the greats of acting from Marlon Brando to Judy Garland. The Golden Age of Hollywood was an amazing time for film, and how lucky for us that we still get to watch these masterpieces.
But some people in our media saturated cultural landscape don’t know these movies too well. Only a real movie buff can say that they’ve watched all the classics, and not only that, but that they know them inside and out. Do you think you’re one of those lucky few who is truly a master of the masterpieces of Hollywood?
There’s only one way to find out, and that’s to jump in to our classic movie trivia quiz. We’ll test you on everything from plot to dialogue to actors and more! Let’s find out if you know your classic movies.

Citizen Kane was actually based on the real life of a tycoon. Which one?
- William Randolph Hearst
- Howard Hughes
- Thomas M. Carnegie
- J.D. Rockefeller

Lawrence of Arabia is considered one of the greatest classic films. Who played the title role?
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GettyRichard Harris
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GettyRichard Burton
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GettyPeter O'Toole
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GettyLaurence Olivier

Goodfellas was based on which book?
- Joke’s on You
- Bubbly Boys
- Smartass
- Wiseguy

This film opens with a famous shot of an eye being sliced open.
- Un Chien Andalou
- One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
- A Clockwork Orange
- Throne of Blood

2001: A Spacey Odyssey was based on a book. Who wrote that book?
- Jules Verne
- H.G. Wells
- Douglas Adams
- Arthur C. Clarke

Ben-Hur won how many Academy Awards in a record-setting sweep?
- 11
- 12
- 13
- 14

What year was Gone with the Wind released?
- 1939
- 1944
- 1949
- 1955

Where is the movie "It's a Wonderful Life" set?
- Bedford Pines
- Bedford Hills
- Bedford Falls
- Mount Bedford

In "The Wizard of Oz" what was the Tin Man's wish?
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ShutterstockA heart
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GettyCourage
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GettyA home

In the movie "E.T." the title character leaves his friend Elliot. What does he say?
- Phone home
- I’ll be right here
- I’ll be good
- I’ll be right back

In "West Side Story" there are two rival gangs. What are they called?
- The Bulls and the Jags
- The Cats and the Jives
- The Sharks and The Jets
- The Bloods and the Crips

Which movie features the classic line "I coulda been a contender!"
- The Maltese Falcon
- Cat on a Hot Tin Roof
- Casablanca
- On the Waterfront

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